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Chinese models top Israel's electric car sales in January
JERUSALEM, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker Deepal Automobile Technology, a unit of Changan Automobile, led electric vehicle sales in Israel in January, industry data showed on Monday. Figures from the Israel Vehicle Importers Association…
The 7 Most Reliable Electric Vehicle Brands, According To Consumer Reports
There are several benefits to switching from a gasoline- or diesel-powered car to an all-electric vehicle, including lower operating costs and the elimination of emissions. However, if you're thinking about taking the plunge, you're going to have…
California's New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers
California is planning a new $200 million EV incentive program, and it revealed new details on Monday. The proposed policy would apply to new and used EVs and feature manufacturer matching. Only first-time EV buyers could take advantage of the…
China bans Tesla-style hidden door handles over safety fears
China has banned hidden electric car door handles, a feature popularised by Tesla, after they were linked to a series of deadly crashes. Electric vehicles sold in China will need to be fitted with mechanical release systems on the inside and…
Why America losing the global EV race hurts its own auto industry
At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, the spotlight quietly shifted. Electric vehicles, once framed as the inevitable future of the industry, were no longer the centerpiece. Instead, automakers emphasized hybrids, updated gasoline models and incremental…
Petrol drivers hit with 16p per mile charges in February as new scheme kicks in
Petrol motorists are confronting charges of 16p-per-mile. The latest RAC data shows that average forecourt prices across the UK currently stand at 131.9p per litre for unleaded and 140.7p for diesel. By early February, petrol prices had fallen by…
Councils can't install EV chargers because they don't have funding
A lack of funding for local councils is the single biggest barrier to installing more public electric vehicle charge points, new research has found. Out of eight barriers to EV charging rollout, constrained budgets and slow access to government…
Kia launches three new electric GT vehicles in Korea, starting at $37,000
Kia introduced a series of new electric GT vehicles in Korea. The EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT are the latest to join Kia's growing performance EV lineup. After unveiling the new electric sports cars at the Brussels Motor Show last month, Kia's…
China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027
HONG KONG -- China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. All car doors must include a mechanical release function for handles, except for the tailgate…
China to ban hidden car door handles on all EVs over crash safety concerns
China will soon ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first country to do so after several deadly incidents triggered global scrutiny of the controversial design first popularised by Tesla. According to regulations…
China bans hidden 'pop-out' car door handles in new safety standards
China has called time on hidden door handles on cars from next year as safety concerns mount regarding the pop-out features that were popularlised by Elon Musk's Tesla electric vehicle brand. The handles, which are designed to be minimalist to both…
China bans hidden door handles in major blow to Elon Musk's Tesla
China has moved to ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles sold in the country as part of a broader safety push that could influence global automotive design. The policy is the world's first in explicitly banning a specific design feature…
The Model S changed everything
The luxury EV made Tesla the world's most interesting car company — for a while. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images, Tesla The luxury EV made Tesla the world's most interesting car company — for a while. The Tesla Model S…
Diesel drivers hit with 15p per mile charges in February
The cost of running a diesel car has dropped to about 15p per mile Diesel drivers are facing 15p-per-mile charges in February. According to the latest RAC figures for diesel, the average price per litre is currently 140.97p for diesel at forecourts…
Information requested for EV charging stations
7f64d705-ede0-4803-bdfc-d08f74fd77ad Created: Feb 02, 2026 07:00 PM (Updated: Feb 02, 2026 07:54 PM) A ministerial fleet of Hyundai Kona electrical vehicles unveiled by the Government in September 2024 (File photograph by Akil Simmons) The…
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